CT (Computer Tomography), formerly known as CAT, scans are used to image tissues throughout the entire body. Because of the clarity and detail provided by our CT scanning technology, patients can potentially avoid exploratory surgery. CT scans also provide greater detail than a regular x-ray and give a more detailed visualization of the internal organs and soft tissues.

Our newest CT Scanners in East Setauket and Massapequa, the Siemens 64/128-Slice Definition, and our recently-acquired CT Scanners in Plainview and Merrick, the Siemens Somatom Sensation 64, provide 2D and 3D reformatting for a more extensive evaluation. They perform CTA (Computer Tomography Angiography) which enables more accurate diagnosis of arterial blockages, aortic dissections, and pulmonary embolisms by using unprecedented resolution and speed. Prior to this, cardiac catheterization was the primary solution to study coronary arteries. This more invasive procedure can now be avoided by the revolutionary 64-Slice CT scanner.

The 64/128-Slice Definition CT performs Cardiac CTA's at a full 128 slices, faster than three revolutions per second, producing approximately 400 ultra-thin slices per second. Therefore, Cardiac CTA can be performed on patients with arrhythmia and with very fast heart rates without the need for cardiac-slowing beta-blocker medications.